Too bad if true... it damages his religous testimony and work for sure. Not exactly the kind of promotion Disney wanted for Apocalypto.. if I were them I'd order Mel not to give any interviews and let them do the marketing themeselves.

I'm sorry, but there has to be a better source than TMZ. TMZ has no credibility. Funny how few other news sources seem to be reporting this. Not to mention the comment about the Jews seems to out of place in that tirade, and completely made up.

He should have learned from Jesus. I'm sure Jesus was smart enough to know he should employ a driver.

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Well well Mel, the apple sure doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?

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But there's still HOKEYBLOG!!!

The following is the complete text of Mel Gibson's statement regarding his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol:

"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County sheriff's. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person.

"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said.

"Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry.

"I have battled the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."

That statement would seem to confirm that he at least behaved very badly and said "despicable" things.

I'm starting to believe the reports.

He's clearly trying to blame his drunken state and his "disease," an alcoholism "relapse." Well Mel, a person who isn't a bigot could get as drunk as a skunk and would never spew the vile filth you have been reported to have said. If you indeed said those things there is no excuse and no one should ever give you any respect ever again. And your protestations of not being anti-semitic are totally blown, whether or not your film was actually anti-semitic (I didn't think it was although I thought it stunk).

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That statement would seem to confirm that he at least behaved very badly and said "despicable" things.

I'm starting to believe the reports.

He's clearly trying to blame his drunken state and his "disease," an alcoholism "relapse." Well Mel, a person who isn't a bigot could get as drunk as a skunk and would never spew the vile filth you have been reported to have said. If you indeed said those things there is no excuse and no one should ever give you any respect ever again. And your protestations of not being anti-semitic are totally blown, whether or not your film was actually anti-semitic (I didn't think it was although I thought it stunk).

Agreed, however I do give him a very small amount of credit for at least taking responsbility and apologizing properly.

True. But that's the point of an apology - I agree I blew it and I am sorry.

But it seems like (from this thread), that denial and 'no way that happened' is indeed the better way to go, EVEN IF the worst is the truth.

An apology now only makes people madder, because the apology affirms that the 'bad thing did happen'.

In the past, an apology meant that the person was sorry for what happened and would try to do better - and the response TENDED to be - ok, we'll see if we can forgive you, rather than ---- damn - it's true? You're TOAST, man.